Release Automation

Definitions

1. The use of scripts, pipelines, and tooling to build, version, test, package, sign, and publish software releases with minimal manual intervention. Strong release automation reduces human error and makes frequent shipping more sustainable.

   In plain English: Using tools and scripts to make software releases happen automatically and consistently.

   Example: "Release automation cut the Friday release ritual from two hours of checklist work to one button and a verification step."

Related Terms

• Pipeline
• Matrix Build
• Post-Deploy Hook
• Pre-Deploy Hook
• CLA Bot
• Dependabot
• Documentation Generator
• LTS Release
• Semantic Release
• Unstable Branch
• Weekly Release
• Tekton
• Release Engineering
• Release Pipeline